The Difference Between Cartoons and Anime Explained!

Cartoon is a term that once referred to fine art during the renaissance period. Somehow, though, the term’s meaning evolved (or devolved, depending on how you look at it) into humorous and witty illustrations and, finally, into animated programs meant to entertain people, mostly children. For, clarity, the term ‘cartoon’ in this article shall be referring to the animated programs. Recently, however, a new term has been coined: Anime. And the distinction between these two has caused much confusion.
Strictly speaking though, there should be no distinction between anime and cartoon. Anime is a term used by the Japanese to refer to animated cartoons, from their own country and from others as well. Somehow, though, the world started using the term anime in reference to Japanese cartoons exclusively. Japanese animation was once called japanimation, but this term was aptly discarded when the term ‘Anime’ was put into use.
Several people, mostly the grownups, say that they see absolutely no difference between the two, even going so far as to classify both cartoons and anime as ‘childish’ because of the nature of how they are presented, much to the woe of anime fans. Technically, there’s no official difference and the grownups are somewhat correct. But you only have to watch a single episode of any anime series and you’ll see that anime is far more than your usual slapstick comedy man-tripping-on-a-banana-peal early morning cartoons. There is a real and profound difference between the two besides their spellings: Anime is so much more than ‘just a cartoon.Storylines/Plots
Cartoons usually have a simple and defined plot. And they’re usually about the good guys fighting the bad guys. Cartoons rarely go beyond that old cliché. Most Anime series, on the other hand, are also about the same good vs. evil stuff but the plots are rarely simple and rarely predictable. You’ll find an element of politics, religion, humanity, and a score of several other abstract concepts within an anime. Whereas cartoons are just about ‘evil’ cats chasing ‘innocent’ mice or a hero defending himself and others from a very evil bully. Anime can blur the lines between good and evil so much that you’ll be left wondering which side is really right. Look at the plot of Gundam, there aren’t any good guys or bad guys. They’re both fighting for a cause – a worthy one, and both sides are prepared to do good and evil to achieve their goals. Look at the Wave Country arc of Naruto. Zabuza, evil as he was, had evoked more sympathetic tears than any of the typical Disney antagonists. There are, however, few exceptions to the ‘cartoons are simple’ rule. There are cartoon series that are far advanced like X-men.
In terms of humor, anime goes beyond the slapstick comedy that cartoons offer. There won’t be any corny joke about the chicken crossing the road with anime. There won’t even be the quintessential banana peal. Anime humor is deep and witty. However, it is to be noted that cartoons are mostly for kids. Anime can be for an adult audience; it mostly is, actually. There are even times when anime plots are hardly suited for children.Characters
In cartoons, there’s a protagonist, an antagonist, and a damsel in distress. Their roles are well-defined and clear and the characters always act according to their roles. In anime, however, the damsel in distress may very well become the antagonist, leaving the protagonist in distress. There’s no knowing what to expect in anime.
In short, there are so many similarities between the two since they are fundamentally drawn but yet they are also very distinct in many ways. One thing is for certain are that both are gaining immense popularity amongst adults due to its evolutions through time. You would be surprised at how many parents actually know the existence of popular animes like Naruto Shippuden or Bleach these days.

Ipod Touch - Awesome

The iPod touch has the iPhone's multi-touch interface, with a physical home button off the touch screen. The home screen has a list of buttons for the available applications. All iPod touch models have included the applications Music, Videos, and Photos (collectively duplicating the standard functions of the iPod classic), iTunes (providing access to the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store), Safari, YouTube, Calendar, Contacts, Clock, Calculator, and Settings. Later models added Mail (accessing POP/IMAP/SMTP e-mail), Maps, Stocks, Notes, and Weather,[3] which could also be added to the earlier models with the purchase of a software upgrade. Direct links to web sites can be added to the home screen by the user.

The iPod touch is equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, and, like the iPhone, includes the Safari browser and a viewing client for YouTube. The device's Wi-Fi capabilities can also be used to buy music from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store.

The iPod touch is slimmer and lighter than the iPhone. It lacks some of the iPhone's features: access to any phone network, an internal speaker, a microphone, a camera, physical buttons for volume control, Bluetooth capability and Assisted GPS. The iPod touch uses software-based volume controls which require users to double-tap the home button, bringing up an on-screen slider.

The specifications as listed on Apple's website are:[6][14]
Screen material: Glass
Screen size: 8.9 cm (3.5 in)
Screen resolution: 480×320 pixels at 163 ppi, with 3:2 aspect ratio
Input method: Multi-touch screen interface, Sleep/Wake button, Home button
Operating system: iPhone OS
Storage: 8, 16, or 32 GB flash memory
8 GB: up to 1,750 songs, 10,000 photos, or 10 hours of video
16 GB: up to 3,500 songs, 20,000 photos, or 20 hours of video
32 GB: up to 7,000 songs, 40,000 photos, or 40 hours of video
CPU: Underclocked 620 to 412 MHz ARM
RAM: 128 MB DRAM
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
Built-in rechargeable, non-removable lithium battery with up to 5 hours of video playback, and up to 22 hours of audio playback, times vary.
Size: 110×61.8×8 mm (4.3×2.4×0.31 in)
Weight: 120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Direct iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store access
Widescreen video
Included applications: Safari web browser, YouTube client, Mail client, Google Maps
Access to App Store (requires iPhone OS 2.0)
Widgets: Stocks, Weather, Notes

Avoid Computer Disaster: A review of Spyzooka

If your computer has been running slow lately and you just don’t know why, then you might have an infestation of spyware. Check out my article on Spyzooka a spyware removal tool for advise and action steps to take in order to keep your computing experience a happy and efficient one.
In recent times, our modern society has become completely dependent on computers to survive. Unfortunately, computer hackers have taken advantage of this fact and are using spyware to slow down and render useless many home computers. Luckily, there is anti-spyware software available to regain use of the computer. SpyZooka, a popular anti-spyware program, is easy to use, does not detect false positives, and increases computer speed. This article will review SpyZooka’s effectiveness in dealing with spyware.Unlike many of the other brands of anti-spyware programs, SpyZooka’s ease of use makes the user more comfortable in dealing with spyware. The interface is clean-lined and modern, not distracting the eye from the most important elements. Simple buttons on the left side of the screen describe the main options. To keep the interface uncluttered, the more specific options are revealed by clicking on the main option tabs. After the initial installation, SpyZooka continues to scan the computer for any spyware threats and displays scan results in a in a results tab. While the ease of use may make consumers leap for joy, SpyZooka also avoids time wasting false positives that occur with other types of spyware protection.One of the biggest hassles of protecting your computer from spyware is the amount of time required to tackle the issue. SpyZooka avoids this pitfall by only reporting actual spyware issues. This is done by using a complex algorithm that detects and removes only spyware, not the programs that user wants to keep on the computer. It also counts the spyware issues only one time, not confusing or frightening the consumer with deceptive results and complex rating scales. With such time-saving features, Spyzooka gets the computer working faster.Not only does SpyZooka help the consumer to use the product more efficiently, but it actually makes the computer to run faster. Spyware on the computer has many irritating effects, most commonly things like excessive popups, snail-paced internet connections, home page changes, and unbearably slow computer speed. SpyZooka removes spyware, adware, keyloggers, trojan horses, worms, malware, hijackers, dialers, unwanted toolbars, rootkits, rogue antispyware, botnets, unwanted browser plugins and any other related issues that might affect computer speed. Being protected from so many of the causes of a slow computer almost guarantees faster computer use for the consumer.As is easily seen, SpyZooka is an effective anti-spyware program that does the job of keeping the consumer protected from computer disaster. Not only does it have a user-friendly interface, but it also avoids false positives and makes the computer run faster.

GPS, Where Am I?

When people talk about GPS, they usually mean a Global Positioning Satellite receiver. The GPS is a constellation of 27 Earth orbiting satellites. This system of satellites was originally developed by the military, and then opened to the public.
The 3-4,000 pound satellite, circle the earths globe, at about 12,000 miles, making 2 complete rotations a day. A GPS receiver job is to locate four or more of these satellites, figure out the distance to each, and use this information to define on location. The GPS receives the location of the satellites. By Knowing how faraway a satellite is, the receiver also knows know it is located on some imaginary sphere somewhere at the satellite. It then determines the size of several spheres, one for each satellite. The receiver is located where the two spheres intersect.The accuracy of the GPS depends on the type of receiver. Most hand held have a 10 to 20 meter accuracy. Other receivers use a method called differential GPS to obtain a much higher accuracy. Observation made by the stationary receiver are used to correct positions recorded by the revolving units, which offer a greater accuracy, greater than 1 meter.Today, GPS is still being used by the military. Hunter have grab onto the idea. Have a deer you are unable to drag out of the woods, tag it and relocate with the GPS. For several years, This GPS system, basically used for emergency, now used for mapping, auto help, unlocking doors and engine trouble.

Nintendo Wii - Wii Sports

Don't have a Wii yet? If you ever do decide to get one, it should be noted that every Wii console comes bundled with the Wii Sports video game, which is fantastic. What Nintendo has essentially done, is they created a software title that practically anyone can pick up and play.The problem with most consoles of the past, besides not coming with a free game, is that they didn't look user-friendly to the average gamer. Yes, those that played game religiously knew exactly how to control and operate one of these consoles. But again, for the average person, it looked very complicated, and frankly, not that fun.That is what is so great about Wii Sports. Not only is it user-friendly, but it's also entertaining for those that aren't actually playing the game. The reason for this is because the game is motion controlled, rather than just pressing and pushing a bunch of bottons. Wii Sports consists of five different sports games, in addition to some other features. It consists of a bowling, golfing, boxing, tennis, and baseball game. So for example, if you decide to play bowling, you are using the Wii remote (the controller) in a similar manner as you would use a real bowling ball. What you are essentially doing is emulating the movements of the real sport. So in baseball, you hit the balls as if you were holding a real bat. In golf, you would swing your club as you would a real golf club. How about though, if you don't feel like emulating the real sports with such "drastic" movements? Actually, there are ways to reduce movement significantly and still get the same effect in terms of how the game is controlled. When I started playing Wii bowling, I used to stand up and swing the ball as if I were in a real bowling alley.Now, I can actually play the game while sitting on my couch, and it still plays and feels great. I do the same thing with golf and/or boxing. So, if you ever decide to purchase a Wii for yourself, be happy in knowing it comes with a game that is inviting, and entertaining for the whole family.